"An actor knows two important things -..." - Quote by Ronald Reagan
An actor knows two important things - to be honest in what he is doing and to be in touch with the audience. That's not bad advice for a politician either.
More by Ronald Reagan
“I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.”
“Unless bureaucracy is constantly resisted, it breaks down representative government and overwhelms democracy.”
“In closing, let me thank you, the American people, for giving me the great honor of allowing me to serve as your president. When the Lord calls me home, whenever that day may be, I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal optimism for its future. I now begin the journey that will lead me into the sunset of my life. I know that for America there will always be a bright dawn ahead.”
More on Leadership
“At least Romney and McCain, they respect the rule of law. At least Romney and McCain, they understand their limitations.”
“My power vanishes into thin air the instant that my fellow citizens, who are straight and honest, cease to believe that I represent them and fight for what is straight and honest. That is all the strength that I have.”
“To be an influencer, you have to love people before you can try to lead them.”
More on Acting
“Sometimes in my class I have people come in and do monologues inspired by people they know and I always find that to be useful to do specifics about somebody and then you're actually doing a character and not doing some random old lady or something.”
“The writing is important, but the way you say the line and the pause you give it, the facial expression - all of that is very important.”
“What does an actor know about politics?”